We packed yesterday I went to my cruise closet and started picking clothes. Mind you it’s only for 8 days. I haven’t cruised in a long while. So, I pack my stuff and fill the huge suitcase. My husband can barely lift it from the floor this morning. I felt bad and so I took some out. I’m way over packed. I had it down to a science and forgot how.
We have breakfast and get Mr Ghoost ready for his hotel room. We go to zip the suitcase and the zipper is broken and is not attached in one area. OmG! Ah! I remember this other huge suitcase we had to give up because it’s size was too big for planes! Really! But, I got it and transferred the clothes. It went alot smoother than I thought. Thank goodness it all stayed together. Get the cat and pack the car.
We drive to the Cat Clinic which is only cats. They love him there. He is friendly and talks. What’s not to love with his white coat with splash of butterscotch, and blue eyes!
We got back on the road and drove down rt 1 for a while. It is so old, small run down motels everywhere. We finally got on 95S and drove the rest of the way. 4.5 hrs. Stopped once for gas. I got my flying J coffee, somehow it was free. We even ordered a small burrito each which really hit the spot! Back on the road the rain wasn’t too bad and wasn’t continuous. The traffic slowed around ft lauderdale but again didn’t stop.
We get to the hotel and the parking lot is packed not a spot to be hold. No wait we found one spot and took it. We go to check in. All new folks running the place. Pay for parking now $10/night, ugh! So the manager gives us 2 sights to try on line that will be cheaper. We go to our room. I try the sights both are full. Now what! He explains we need to go inside the gate when we come back from dinner. Fine!
We drive down the road and we find my favorite Greek restaurant, My big fat Greek restaurant! Oh, the food is to die for! I had a spanakopita platter. It was so delicious! Came with Greek salad and stuffed grape leaves. Wow! He had pork grilled platter. Also, delicious! I couldn’t move from the table.
We came back and the code didn’t open the gate. Frustration times 10! We go in to report it and he tells us leave the car in the spot and just charged us for parking. Before covid they didn’t charge us.
We go up to our room and get ready to relax and settle down. There is music blasting in our room from somewhere! Help! We put on the TV hoping it will tune out the music. You can still feel the base.
We leave tomorrow I’m hoping the cruise gets better. Thanks for stopping by to join my cruise.
stay healthy and ENJOY!
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